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| From | "Gene Good" <javagene@hotmail.com> |
| Subject | Re: Zappa - "We're Only In It For The Money" |
| Date | Thu, 18 Aug 2005 18:56:34 +0000 |
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I am glad you mention "Broadway the Hard Way" album.I mentioned that in my
message because I love it.A good live set is the 2cd "The Best BAnd you
never heard in your Life".It has the "Stairway" solo .Just a good document
of that final touring group at it's best.Some nice gutar from Frank.
>From: "Holmes Online" <bholmes_fm@msn.com>
>Reply-To: audities@smoe.org
>To: <audities@smoe.org>
>Subject: Re: Zappa - "We're Only In It For The Money"
>Date: Thu, 18 Aug 2005 14:39:31 -0400
>
>>she's not much on anything after '71 or so, and refers to Zappa's later
>>period, somewhat unkindly but unfortunately accurately, as "tasty chops
>>and knob jokes."
>
>well, "accurate" for her (and you) maybe. Mileage widely varies.
>
>I find great hooks and "soulful" playing throughout the vast archives, from
>the initial trio of classics to Flo&Eddie ("Tears began To Fall" KILLS!) to
>APOSTROPHE to the BROADWAY THE HARDWAY band - three albums plus from that
>tour alone. Agree that there was something special and organic and charming
>about the original group but that band he had on the road for the final
>tour was spectacular. Technically proficient, yes - the five piece horn
>section playing the Page solo from "Stairway To Heaven" note for note was
>jawdropping - but playful as well. I read that he didn't include the
>Beatles medley/televangelist slam on any of those tour documents because he
>didn't want The Gloved Pedophile to earn royalties. If you ever get to hear
>the whole suite, it's both hilariously funny and musically stunning.
>
>And as far as clearly identifying his satirical targets...LIVE AT THE
>FILLMORE and SHEIK YERBOUTI are pretty transparent sideswipes
>
>Just found a live Grandmothers disc from a few years back (Bunk Gardner,
>Jimmy Carl Black and a few others) and was pleasantly surprised at how much
>fun it was - and how good it was too.
>
>Agree with the person who said Zappa was a hot button - some people hate
>him by reputation, others defend him above need. I don't revere everything
>- "Titties and Beer" wasn't even a favorite then, let alone now - but it's
>one of the most impressive, varied and deep catalogues of music around if
>you give it a chance. I've been along for the ride since the beginning, so
>I almost envy the poster who is just getting started...what a great
>journey!
>
>Your mileage may vary.
>
>b
>
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